Join us in learning more about the behavior of our canine companions! With a full line-up of incredible dog behavior professionals, this full-day conference offers two concurrent tracks of speakers - there is something for everyone! Topics are all focused on canine behavior and training and are relevant for all dog industry professionals (veterinary, training, rescue, and more). There is also time for building connections within the Portland dog community, and lunch is included! Space is limited! TALKS: - Keynote Speaker: Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC of Animal Behavior Clinic: Navigating the tough conversations: Strategies for communicating with clients and pets with compassion and efficacy - Leticia Fanucchi, DVM of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Principles of learning and applied theory; - Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA of Grisha Stewart Dog Training & Behavior: BAT 2.0: Behavior adjustment therapy is empowered socialization for all dogs; - Casey Newton, CPDT-KA of Wonder Puppy: A new day for puppy play: Identifying puppy play stages and intro to WoGo(c) play management; - Valli Parthasarathy, PhD, DVM, Behavior Resident of Synergy Behavior Solutions: Fear free and cooperative care: What it is and why you should care; - Doug Duncan, MA, CPDT-KA, CBCC of Doggy Business Dog Training & Play Groups: Growls, groans, and grimaces: A look at fear and aggression in dogs; - Greta Kaplan, CDBC of Fuzzy Logic Dog: The illusion of calm: Understanding shutdown in shelter and foster dogs; - Keith Weingardt, DVM of Animal Healing Arts of Portland: Holistic approach to behavior problems; - Katelin MacNair, CPDT-KA of Coexist Canine Coaching with Erin Fogg of Coats & Tails: Grooming and canine behavior; - Nancy Fedelem of Salty's Pet Supply, Fang & Feather, and Three Paws Neighborhood Pet Supply: The corssroads: Retail in the middle with you; - Rosie Gilbert, DVM of Viking Veterinary Care: Puppy socialization: Why, when, and how to start; and - Erin Marion, CPDT-KA of The Down to Earth Doglady with Chelsea Tuning of Deaf Dogs of Oregon: Learn to speak to deaf dogs: Education, training, and awareness for a successful partnership.

Sponsor:Whole Dog Academy
Speaker(s):Keynote: Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC. Additional speakers: Leticia Fannucchi, DVM; Rosie Gilbert,

Contact: Taylor Rezvani
 Email: info@wholedogacademy.com
 Phone: 503-975-2863
 Web: http://www.wholedogacademy.com/WAGcon2018